Riders on the Storm

I’ve always enjoyed extreme weather. Snowstorms in Bellingham. Typhoons in Okinawa. Electrical storms over Montana. We had a thunderstorm roll through Sacramento this afternoon and I was thrilled. (The light was pretty awesome, too.)


Kimono jacket, thrifted. Dress, Old Navy. Boots, Kamik. Hat, Nine West. Earrings, Francesca’s Collections.


In fact, the light at the edge of the storm was so incredible that I chose the uncropped version of my lead photo as today’s 365. (Not because I was too lazy for a separate 365 photo.)

Flat Footed

I’m ashamed to admit that I forgot I own these boots. I’m glad I remembered, because I don’t have many flat(ish) boots. (Okay, I have four other pairs. Maybe that’s why I forgot about this pair.)


Shirt, Forever 21. Dress, Parker. Belt, thrifted. Tights, Urban Outfitters. Boots, Sam Edelman. Sunglasses, Meow Meow.



365 from today’s color class:

90's Live

The 90’s are alive! I’m digging the return of flannel, air-dried hair, and faded, low-rise denim skirts. If this were still the 90’s, I’d wear a pair of clunky shoes, preferably Birkenstock clogs, with this ensemble. Thankfully, we are 20 years beyond that look. (I know. I know. Birkenstocks are “back.” But I choose not to revisit that part of the decade. Toms are the Birkenstocks of the teens.)


Shirt, Nolli (thrifted). Tee, Keller’s Pub. Skirt, Tilt (thrifted). Sunglasses, Target. Earrings, Francesca’s Collections. Bag, Nine West. Sandals, Toms.


365 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

40 B4 40: Five Month Progress

I neglected to give a 4-month update on my 40 before 40 project, but I’m still working on it! This is my progress through the end of March:

2. Skydive or hanglide - Beefy gave me a skydiving gift certificate for Christmas. I plan to go in May.

3. Take a Napa wine tour - we have reservations at Paraduxx for our anniversary.

6. Snowshoe - Done!

9. Compete in an agility competition - We plan to do a fun match in May.

10. Renew my passport - All materials are gathered and in an envelope. I just need to take it to the post office during the appropriate hours.

11. Pose for a photo with Mickey Mouse - Done!

12. Attend a Comicon - The Wizard World Comic Con Sacramento is scheduled for June 19-21, 2015.

13. Dye my hair pink - Planned for this month.

14. Teach Jasper to walk nicely on a leash - maybe I should have chosen Jackson for this project because he is coming along nicely.

15. Do a 365 Photo project - daily picture success! Find my photos here.

17. Take a sewing class - I postponed my class. I need to reschedule.

18. Meditate - I used the Stillness, Stability, and Balance guided meditation from Meditation Oasis one evening at TxSC CAMP. I’ve also downloaded the Headspace app and plan to do the free 10-day trial.

19. See a live concert - we have tickets for Apocalyptica on Thursday.

20. Go to a hot air balloon festival - The Sonoma County Hot Air Ballon Festival is in June.

21. Learn to 2-finger whistle - Done!

22. Do the splits - I almost have my left split. The right side is tighter.

24. Finish making all the burgers in Veggie Burgers Every Which Way - in February and March, I made Tofu and Chard Burgers and Baked Quinoa Burgers (my favorite so far, despite being too salty). Next up: Red Lentil and Celery Root Burgers, Best Portobello Burgers, and Pub Grub Veggie Burgers.

25. Write one special content blog post per month - Done.

27. Wallpaper a wall - I’ve chosen the wall (in my bathroom) and am deciding between two patterns.

28. Participate in Toastmasters - I gave my first speech in March and I’ll give my second in April. I’ve also served as jokemaster, grammarian, and pledge/inspiration at meetings.

29. Ride a horse - I SAT on a horse at TxSC CAMP, but I wouldn’t qualify it as a horse “ride.”

32. Practice ambidexterity - I’ve been limited myself to only throwing the frisbee with my left hand. It has the added bonus of leaving my right hand free of slobber/dirt/grass to more easily take action shots with my phone.

35. See a drive-in movie - Done!

37. Practice lucid dreaming - I’ve been practicing dream journaling, but have been unable to take control, yet, in my dreams.

39. Send out holiday cards - Done!

40. Guest appear on a podcast - Done!

Classic Denim Vest

The denim vest is such a classic. Especially when paired with cherry red. Don’t you agree?


Vest, AC-3998 (cut from a thrifted vest). Dress, Donna Morgan (consignment). Shoes, Enzo Angiolini. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Earrings, Francesca’s Collections. Cuff, gift. Bracelets, Claire’s and Fort. Bag, Caprice Handbags (thrifted and vintage).


365 outside of Sandra Dee’s:

Utes

The dogs broke my full length mirror before I put this outfit on. I didn’t realize how much I disliked it until I took photos at the end of the day.


Shirt, Old Navy. Pants, Da Nang (consignment). Shoes, J Crew. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Necklace, thrifted. Earrings, Francesca’s Collections. Bag, Clark’s.


I wore a very similar outfit in August and found that it photographed much better:


Ah, well. You win some, you lose some. Here’s a bridge:

March Purchases

I’m patting myself on the back for having no purchases to report in February. Now, even after some March shopping, I’m back on track for the year.

Old Navy

I haven’t shopped at Old Navy since January 2012. I was prompted to visit the online store after reading raves about the striped jersey shift dress. I ended up returning the shift dress in store (and walking out with Sweetheart skinny jeans), but kept the sweater and other dress I ordered.

1. Terry fleece dress in gray heather, $17.50.
2. Mesh knit sweater in navy stripe, $27.00.
3. Sweetheart skinny jeans, $17.70.


Madewell

Beefy hated Madewell, but I loved it. I really loved finding this skirt on the sale rack.

4. Countdown skirt in tweed, $34.99


Outnet

This picture does this dress no justice . . . so I can’t wait to wear it again and really show it off! (It’s at the dry cleaner after I got it filthy at CAMP.)

5. Equipment Oliver washed silk mini dress, $103.25


March total: $200.44.

Total spending for the year: $553.20

Remaining 2015 budget: $1246.80.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to buy some shoes!